January 15, 2013

Have you signed up for the sixth annual Isaac Dickson Elementary School Hot Chocolate 10K race yet??

It’s less than 2 weeks away, and registration is filling very quickly. The race cap this year is 1,250 runners – don’t miss out. You know you want some of that hot chocolate at the finish line.

Hot Chocolate Kids

Also, this is one of the flattest (if you close your eyes and pretend the gigantic Hill Street, named Hill Street for a reason, is not part of the course) 10K races in Asheville, and you know you want to get some of that action.

The race has lots of newly added amenities this year. The race will be Jan. 26, starting at the school, 125 Hill St., Asheville.

The 10K (6.2 miles) will start at 8:45 a.m., the 1K (.6-mile) Kids Hill Climb starts at 8:30 a.m., and the Marshmallow Dash for ages 6 and younger and their parents starts at 8:40 a.m.

For improved safety, the portion of the course between 12 Bones (at Riverside and Lyman intersection) and Amboy Road will be closed to traffic during the event. The 10K is limited to 1,250 runners.

Packet pickup will be 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 25 at Isaac Dickson, along with a pasta dinner sponsored by Earth Fare 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 per adult including up to two children. (What a deal!!)An additional packet pickup has been added 4-7 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Harmony Motors Audi and Porsche showrooms on Brevard Road, along with chocolate sampling. (Have you noticed the chocolate theme of this race?)

Entry fee is $27.50 for adults ages 18 and older, and $20 for ages 17 and younger. The children’s races are $10. Scholarships are available from the school for the children’s races for those in financial need.

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